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CityCouncil | 2010-11-16 | 5 | same as the workshop presentation to the West Alameda Business Association (WABA) Board; all feedback would be referenced in the vision book. Mayor Johnson inquired what is the purpose of the vision book, to which the Deputy City Manager - Development Services Manager responded the vision book would provide a big picture. Mayor Johnson stated Council needs to understand open issues and what direction is needed. The Deputy City Manager - Development Services stated focus needs to be on development initiatives and the look and feel of the vision. Mayor Johnson stated Council needs to have a better understanding of the disputed areas and specific issues that need Council direction in addition to general thoughts about the presentation. Councilmember Tam stated that she wants to see cohesion of planning principles; form- based planning would respect the uniqueness of the district and would provide consistency for planners when regulations are imposed on applicants; that she wants to look at the implementation plan very carefully in terms of the perpetual paradox with public visioning and respecting private property rights; questioned how staying power would be kept and how a form-based code would allow growth with changes. Vice Mayor deHaan stated his concern has always been with having Catellus at Alameda Landing and how overflow would be integrated; that he still sees a disconnect; he does not hear any discussion regarding Alameda Landing or Marina Village. Mr. Long stated Catellus gave an update on Alameda Landing; the College of Alameda is the important piece to wire things together; that he sees Alameda Landing as an important part of Webster Street; plans have been integrated with what has already been done because the process is so far along; Alameda Landing is going to pull a tremendous number of residents down Webster Street. Mayor Johnson stated for years, people have talked about how the College of Alameda College could be a part of Webster Street; the College seems isolated due to the large lawn area and the back of the buildings facing Webster Street; inquired what the solution would be. Mr. Long responded exiting the College has three hurdles: 1) the Atlantic Avenue intersection is disconnected; 2) the Atlantic Avenue crossing experience; and 3) the Beltline property, the vacant car dealership, and the Day's Inn blank wall. Mayor Johnson stated drawing people in the other direction would be good too; inquired whether Mr. Long has talked to the College. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 5 November 16, 2010 | CityCouncil/2010-11-16.pdf |